Riverbottom Ice Cream Co. is a little hidden gem located in downtown Algonquin. The ice cream is made in very small batches and is some of the best around the area! There's a small seating area inside but plenty outside. Parking is on the street and nearby lot. I tried the coffee toffee crunch and it was really good. Not too sweet and a good amount of toffee. The portion size is generous. They specialize as a coffee barista and also sell fresh roasted coffee bean as well. It's well worth the drive in my opinion to enjoy REAL ice cream! read more

Riverbottom Coffee & Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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One of my best friends and I decided to come here after getting tattoos. This place is adorable and the staff is super friendly! I love the homey feel and I love the unique offerings they have for ice cream flavors! I know the flavors rotate so in the pictures that I will be sharing those were the flavors at the time! I am absolutely going to be going back to see what some of their holiday offerings will be! However if you do go there and they have the raspberry habanero, it's definitely at least worth a taste! I will say that the heat does build! I will say that the heat does build while you are eating it, but it was delicious! In addition to fun flavors they also have fun ice cream cone options as well! Great place to take the kiddos! So if you're looking to support a cute, delicious, and sweet (pun intended) small business definitely check them out! read more

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Great little place. We enjoy our trips here often. Love the service we get eveytime! Highly recommend.

Fantastic ice cream! Incredible service - my 2 year old gets the cutest tiny cone for free and it's the perfect amount of ice cream for him. It's small inside but during the summer you can sit outside which is super nice! read more

Super cute, cozy ice cream shop with delicious homemade ice cream located in adorably quaint downtown Algonquin. I love to support small businesses and the owners are so incredibly kind. I'm looking forward to giving more flavors a try - including their holiday ones; egg nog and peppermint. read more

Homemade. Need I say more. Absolutely delicious. I had the Butterfinger and it was phenomenal. So creamy and so much Butterfinger! Cute place with a nice patio. Owners very friendly. Such a great find! read more

Amazing service and delicious ice cream! Some of the best cookies n cream I've had. We had Dark Side of the Moon and it was great tasted birthday cake! Hands down best ice cream shop around. read more

Riverbottom Coffee & Ice Cream - Dark Side of the Moon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Two words: Pretzel Cone. I've been to Riverbottom many times, but never had nor even considered the pretzel cone, until now. And it just works. Classic sweet and salty combo, which should suit almost any frozen flavor you fancy. Did it change my life? I mean, minutes later I encountered a man and his macaw, so there was some magic in the air, but it's just good, not earth-shaking. At present, only ice cream is being offered (no fancy coffees or anything), but this may scale back up as they gauge demand. Staff advised checking their Facebook for updates. If you like ice cream, you'll enjoy yourself. Just be advised, the pistachio doesn't skimp, you will have large pieces to contend with. Kiddos may not be emotionally prepared for a commitment like that. read more

Riverbottom Coffee & Ice Cream - welcome back sign - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Ice Cream, coffee and good times. What more do you need? This place is legit. Coffee is cream was on point! read more

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Bob and Bobby, the owner's of Riverbottom, are making the best ice cream available. Their ice cream brings back the quality and value I remember from the 1950s when it was made from fresh, simple ingredients. You won't find any of the stuff made in a chemical plant. The service is always fast and with a smile. The decor and feel of the place are warm and comfortable. My wife and I love spending time together enjoying the whole experience. Watching the families with kids is particularly uplifting since their smiles are contagious. read more

Quality ice cream! We were passing through wanted some ice cream. So glad we stopped here! All the flavors we tried were delicious. I really loved the strawberry, anytime fresh strawberries are involved -yumm! I got my mum some salted caramel and key lime, she loved those. I only wish I could go back to see what other fresh fruit flavors they do during the season. So glad we decided to support a sweet local place:). My kids loved their flavors. You can really taste the fresh ingredients they use. I try homemade ice cream places whenever I can and wherever we travel. This shop is top notch! I don't write reviews ever either but felt compelled for this one. read more

We stopped for a quick ice cream cone and this was a good pick. They offer about 8-10 flavors but the quality is there and the staff is real nice, young kids. There is a patio with tables and a ton of customers were there at 3pm on a rainy Spring Saturday! I bet they do great business in the summer! read more

Simply put, Riverbottom is in the running for the best ice cream I have ever had. Straight up. There is another place I visited last year in Phoenix that is also in the running for this top position, but it would be a very difficult choice to make as far as my preference. If you love ice cream, this place is about as much of a no-brainer as they come. And seriously, who doesn't love ice cream? The ice cream here is not of the frozen yogurt, lactose intolerant, dairy free variety. This is old fashioned, homemade and unapologetically sinful bliss. I most recently sampled an ice cream made with the Girl Scout cookie "tag-a-long". This was exquisite. I would say head down and try some yourself but I am sure it will be long gone by the time you read this. The owner informed me that he only made 6 gallons and it's already been significantly depleted in the first 3 days since it's release. The shop itself is located just off Main in downtown Algonquin. It's a quaint and cozy atmosphere. The owner and his wife run they place and are both pleasant and wonderful to chat with. This is definitely worth a stop in if you are in the area. read more

Riverbottom Coffee & Ice Cream - Tag-a-long Girl Scout cookie ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Why did we not know about this place sooner?! The ice cream was delicious, so creamy and full of flavor. I had one with coffee flavor and loved it. The kids had blue ice cream with fruity vanilla flavor and they loved it as well. Complimentary mini cone for my 2 year old. Staff was very friendly and place was cute. read more

Riverbottom Coffee & Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Great tiny coffee shop that has great ice cream. Sorta reminds me the coffee shops in The arties town called Silver City in New Mexico . They have a guitar and speaker in corner so must have music one or two nites a week. A must if you like small town America and coffee/Ice Cream. Beware parking is tight . We went Friday nite and had to park a block away. ... Still worth it . read more

Riverbottom Coffee & Ice Cream - Cute counter - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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Never open. They don't honor their hours. Garden on Main has amazing Gelato. Garden is a few steps away and always open.

Best affagatto I have ever had. The combination of espresso and fresh ice cream is perfect.

Mmmmm they have awesome flavors to pick from. Generous with serving size. Tasted homemade and not as heavy as some homemade ice cream. I got their pistachio and dairy free matcha. Their dairy free flavor is very light tasting but still had the matcha flavor which I enjoyed. My man and I don't get ice cream often but we really like this place and are happy it's nearby. read more

Riverbottom Coffee & Ice Cream - Pistachio and dairy free matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

A nice little place in the middle of Old Town Algonquin, IL. The ice cream was excellent and hand made. I had the Coffee crunch with Toffee pieces. The Latte was also excellent. read more

Absolute best blue moon ice cream, which is also delicious as a shake. Owners are extremely nice. Highly recommend.

My wife and I were visiting from Texas to see our family for the holidays and came across this hidden gem. The weather was cold but you can never go wrong with ice cream! Not only are they an ice cream parlor, but they serve a full menu of espresso drinks. All of the ice cream is made in house with natural ingredients and you can taste the passion that the owners have put into it. I had a great time chatting about their experience running their parlor for the last year and a half. Very nice place to hang out on a cold or warm day. As for the food, I went with an iced latte and my wife chose the cookies and creme ice cream. We tried several other flavors (Eggnog was great!), and wow you can't go wrong with anything here! Cookies and creme - this is honestly the best ice cream we have ever had. Typically cookies and creme looks like vanilla ice cream with chunks of cookies, but this was out of this world. What they do is blend Oreos into a powder and add it into the mix, giving the ice cream the appearance of a chocolate base. The flavor is extremely smooth, is really reminds me of licking the creme on an Oreo. Iced latte - I am a bit of a coffee aficionado and I will say that their espresso is on point. The latte had the perfect mix of milk and ice, highly recommended. read more

Riverbottom Coffee & Ice Cream - Iced latte and cookies and creme - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Great ice cream!! We've been there multiple times. Service has always been good. Easy parking read more

Yummy ice cream and great service! Husband say's it's worth the drive. Homemade cookies and cream, Andies mint, and so much more. read more

Great spot. Not sure if the owner but the guy behind the counter was great. Treated us like any other customer. Try their drinks! It's a great gem and the location can't be beat. Best ice cream in the area. read more

I tried them once and the ice cream was good. I ordered cookies & cream. It was nice and creamy and tasted homemade and fresh. The only thing I don't like it that the menu is rotating so they don't always have flavors that I like. Also, the hours are weird. They seem to just be randomly open when they feel like it. There were lots of times where we would call to see if they were open and they indeed were not open for that day. They would say "we will be open when weather gets better." I don't know about you, but the weather does not affect my craving for ice cream. I went during the summer of 2020 and they had a table set up outside so that you didn't enter, because of COVID. So their employee was outside wearing a mask and taking orders. It looked like the employees inside were also wearing masks. I would return given that they are open and have a flavor I like or would be interested in trying. read more

Always looking for nice quaint looking places . We came across this nice ice cream place in the downtown location of Algonquin. The staff is cool and place is so private. We enjoyed not only our ice creams cappuccinos affogatos but also the ambiance here. Nice place to stop by for some quality time with friends and family. Definitely a place to return to. read more

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the ice cream here is literally the best I've ever had. And this is coming from a guy who would eat ice cream 3 times a day if he could get away with it. It's amazing. You can tell it's homemade. It's so creamy and delicious, I want some right now writing this.... I would tell you what the best flavor is, but I can't decide??? The only bad thing about this place is that they're kind of limited on flavor choices and toppings, and it is quite expensive. It's worth it if you ask me though, it's that good. read more

Quaint little shop in downtown Algonquin. Ice cream and service were great. Parking kinda stinks. We were discontinued their coffee. Hubs didn't get his coffee float. Very limited flavor selection. read more

We stumbled upon riverbottom on a random Sunday night while strolling down the strip in Algonquin. We had our dog with us and she was warmly welcomed in by the friendly owners of the shop. The homemade ice creams are delicious, especially the plant-based ice cream. They use Conscious Cup coffee roasters out of Crystal Lake and the owners of riverbottom are environmentally conscious and use sustainable practices in their business. After we ordered our coffee, the owner brought our dog her very own homemade pup ice cream. We were really impressed by this local coffee shop and we will definitely be back when we are in town. Why go to Starbucks when you can support a lovely local business? read more

Riverbottom Coffee & Ice Cream - Our dog enjoying her pup ice cream from River Bottom. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Holy cow! (See what I did there?) The ice cream here is A #1 amazing! The coffee is great too! I quite enjoy the little muffins which are baked early and which never seem to make it past 11 or 12 pm lol (I guess they run out so fast because they're so darned good!). The location is good, and I'm sure that those hitting up Cucina Bella and other Main St. and riverside restaurants feel moved to walk across the street and indulge in some great after dinner or after lunch ice cream. The owner and workers here are always pleasant, kind, polite and efficient. They often greet returning guests by name and are very friendly. I appreciate that, which is why I am happy to give Riverbottom Ice Cream a glowing 5-star review! Now, if only they would open up an awesome coffee shop over at Re|New on Main (or anywhere, really, because their coffee is to die for)! Good food and drink+excellent customer service+good pricing and location=one glowing 5-star review! read more

Ice cream here is delicious and we love supporting a locally owned shop as cute as this! They always have a nice selection of flavors and it's fun to sit outside at the picnic tables and watch Main Street. read more

We are new to town and as soon as we saw Riverbottom we knew we had to try it, we have not been disappointed! The ice cream is so creamy and obviously homemade. Great place to bring our three kids and hang out on the patio on a nice night! read more

It was our first time here, and we weren't impressed. Very rude service. Good ice cream, but I Wouldn't come back.

Best ice cream around, and it's handmade by Bob, the owner. Bob and his wife Bobbie always make you feel welcome in their shop. They also have great coffee! Excellent atmosphere to sit inside or outside. Great downtown Algonquin go to place! read more

SERIOUSLY.......MUST READ!! Wow. Husband and I stopped here tonight for a quick minute on our way home. Here's what we thought. Appearance: Very neat, clean and organized. Adorable little ice cream parlor for sure. There is not a lot of clutter, very open and you don't feel close to everyone else when they are also waiting to order or just sitting and enjoying their ice cream. Menu is a little difficult to see where it's at. Customer Service: Very welcoming. Was asked if it was our first time offered to have multiple samples which was very delightful. All the employees treated us with care and made sure we were having a good time. Ice cream: HOME MADE ICECREAM 100% AMAZING!!! You get multiple choices of holders for your beloved frozen deliciousness. From waffle cones, cups, wafer cones. Husband had twix and cookies and cream and both were absolutely delicious. He is not a big ice cream person but after their ice cream he can't wait to go back with our friends. I had the vanilla and cookie dough. I am a chocolate girl but felt in the mood for some vanilla and let me tell you it did no disappoint at all. I will definitely be trying their other flavors when returning. For all those reading this review do not skip it if you are hesitating to go. Just go. Seriously. Just go. River bottom I hope you stick around because your place will be the new hot spot for us to take family and friends. read more

Meh. I've experienced better. I went in for the grand opening, and wasn't very impressed. The ice cream was hit-or-miss, with some flavors tasting pretty good, and others going straight into the trash can. I like the idea of a locally owned establishment opening downtown, but with no real niche, it's just another "meh" place to me. read more

This place is going on their 1 year anniversary and I have loved their ice cream and shakes since my first visit. All of the ice creams are handmade by the owner. His staff is amazing at giving you the best perfect scoop on a cone or in a cup. I have not tried their coffee yet since they have late morning starts, but a sure thing to do one late morning or early afternoon when I need a boost. Don't go to one of those chain ice cream shops-this really is awesome ice cream!!!!! And no, you need no toppings-it is that good! read more

Adorable little ice cream & coffee shop in downtown Algonquin. Mouthwatering homemade ice cream, can't beat it! We love this place and stop by every so often to get some for the house. Had some friends come in from out of town and they agree it's some of the best ice cream they have had. Support local! read more

First off, the ice cream could not be better! Nothing can compare to this, this is HANDMADE GOODNESS! My favorites are Captain Crunch ( favored over the next ) Pistachio flavored. Quite a few talks with the owner, he has aspirations to make this corner spot amazing. Location is perfect. Especially for the pokemon goers, 3 are reachable inside the parlor. Overall could not be happier with this place. Better than 5 stars if I could give it. I will suggest this to everyone to go once, you will not go anywhere else for your sweet needs read more

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This place is great! We love all of the flavors but my favorite by far is the key lime pie. It is unique. Just tart enough and the graham cracker crust is awesome. read more